Concerns have been raised about the increase in lock snapping burglaries, i.e. snapping the lock cylinder in two.
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Yard entry colour coded barriers can be used in any weather
Police and a south London council are calling for ID checks, a cashless payment system and a crack down on unlicensed scrap metal yards after bronze plaques were stolen from a memorial.
Automatic bollards failsafe when retracted and extended in denying unauthorised vehicle access
Criminals broke into a scrap yard and stole more than eight tonnes of metal. The gang of thieves also took 40 catalytic converters from the yard in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire.
Rising arm car park barrier skirts provide the deterrent of a gate
People living in an area of East Yorkshire have lost their telephone connection after the theft of phone cable which occurred on February 9.
Automatic number plate recognition integrates with a business barrier access system
‘Yob culture’ is becoming increasingly costly to businesses including incidents such as theft and graffiti.
Secure turnstiles galvanised with polyester powder coat finish for extra durability
New seaside toilets have been opened to the public partly thanks to council funding. The local council has given its backing to the new facilities at Weymouth and has allocated £100,000 for the improvements.
Parking posts useful where access to small areas is required to be restricted
A man was given a four year Criminal Anti-Social Behaviour Order (ASBO). This ban restricts him from a number of leisure centres in the Midlands after stealing many items from the premises.
Pre welded panels with internal connectors make site metal fencing proof against vandals
The Energy Networks Association (ENA), which represents communications firm BT and Network Rail, says better legislation is needed to deal with the soaring theft of metals.
Glass turnstiles suitable for controlling access in a corporate lobby environment
Toilets are being touted as marketable properties for business by a council, which says they have failed as public conveniences.
Gates for controlling vehicle access to building sites offer safety in a power failure
Three members of the same family admitted a range of theft charges in court and were jailed for a total of more than four years. Prosecutor Gareth Parry said Ashley Critchley – the middle brother of the Wales-based criminal trio – told police a house on a building site was targeted three times.